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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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